SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Harold Raines
 
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
  those saddened by the death of Harold Edgar Raines of Marshall on
  June 26, 2025, at the age of 98; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of Hoyt and Lillian Raines, Harold
  Raines was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on August 25, 1926, and
  grew up with the company of two younger brothers, Charles and
  Quinton; he became captain of the ROTC at Fair Park High School
  in Shreveport, Louisiana, and during World War II, he served as
  a U.S. Navy signalman on a submarine chaser; after
  demobilization, he attended Centenary College of Louisiana and
  Louisiana Tech University; he was called up from the reserve
  during the Korean War and served on Admiral Espy's staff during
  the Inchon landing; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Raines returned to Shreveport and worked in
  banking, and in the early 1960s, he moved to Marshall; he was
  employed for more than 30 years at the Marshall Mill & Elevator
  Company and rose to become sales manager; he benefited his fellow
  citizens as a member of myriad organizations, including the
  Rotary Club, local chambers of commerce and the historical
  society, and the boards of the Twelve Way Foundation and Friends
  of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge; among other leadership
  roles, he was district governor of the Lions Club and chair of
  Wonderland of Lights and the FireAnt Festival; a man of faith, he
  was a member of the board of First Methodist Church, where he also
  served as a Sunday school teacher and Stephen minister; moreover,
  he was scoutmaster of Troop 239 for almost three decades and
  helped many boys attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and he received
  one of scouting's highest honors, the Silver Beaver Award; his
  accolades further included recognition as Marshall Citizen of
  the Year; and
 
         WHEREAS, In 1954, Mr. Raines married the former Esther
  Westmoreland, and they were blessed with two daughters, Carole
  and Kathy; through the years, he knew the joy of becoming a
  proud grandfather and great-grandfather; he and his wife
  shared a fulfilling relationship of more than 50 years until
  her passing; fortunate enough to find love a second time, he
  wed Betty Monigold, and they were active together in church and
  civic life; she preceded him in death, as did a grandson,
  Brandon Collier; and
 
         WHEREAS, Although Harold Raines is deeply missed by those
  he left behind, they will treasure their memories of his sweet
  nature, sense of fun, and great devotion to his family, his
  faith, and his community; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Harold Edgar Raines and extend sincere sympathy to the members
  of his family: to his daughters, Carole Raines Collier and Kathy
  Raines Gillespie; to his three grandchildren and three
  great-grandchildren; and to his many other relatives and
  friends; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Harold Raines.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 15, 2025, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate